Earlier in 2024, we launched the first version of the new ETIM xChange standard for the exchange of product master data. Its rapid adoption and successful implementation across the market have exceeded our expectations, confirming that the future of xChange is very promising.
As anticipated, we are now actively working on version 2.0 of the standard. This upcoming release will not only address minor imperfections identified in the initial version, but more importantly, it will introduce a range of new data fields to meet the latest market demands.
A draft version is expected to be finalized shortly after the summer. We plan to publish a beta release of ETIM xChange 2.0 before the 24th of October, giving the community an opportunity to test and report any issues ahead of the final release.
The official release date for ETIM xChange 2.0 is set for the 27th of November 2025.
Key highlights of version 2.0 include:
- Extension of environmental data fields (LCA/EPD), developed in collaboration with our international working group on environmental data.
- A new element for packaging material data.
- Reintroduction of revised MD codes from ETIM BMEcat as a closed list for second-level media type specification in the ‘AttachmentTypeSpecification’ field.
- Support for serial number management.
- And much more…
Stay tuned for further updates and engagement opportunities during the beta phase.